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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,314.29, 235,033.79 and 98,735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,314.29, 235,033.79 and 98,735.81 is: 136,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,314.29 : 235,033.79 = 98,735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,314.29/235,033.79 = 98,735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,314.29x = 235,033.79 × 98,735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,314.29x = 23,206,249,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,249,964.17/170,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,255.45

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